| Description |
xiv, 244 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm |
| Series |
The basics |
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Basics.
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| Contents |
1. The uniqueness of human language -- 2. The grammatical backbone -- 3. Language and meaning -- 4. Variation in language -- 5. Change in language -- 6. Language in use -- 7. Language, mind and brain -- 8. Children and language -- 9. Attitudes to language |
| Analysis |
Language and languages |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-237) and index |
| Subject |
Linguistics.
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Language and languages.
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| LC no. |
98031507 |
| ISBN |
041520089X paperback |
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